Cao Zhang

Cao Zhang

ChinaChinaActive
Born
Jan 5, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m steeplechase

Cao Zhang is a China middle-distance runner, born on January 5, 2002. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:09.33 in the 800m, 4:21.78 in the 1500m, 17:14.25 in the 5000m, 1:16:26 in the Semi and 10:31.93 in the 3000mSt. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Personal best · 1500 m4:21.78
2026 season best36:57Mar 22, 2026 · Shanghai
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:31.93
Last competitionChinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Hubei Daye, DayeMay 3, 2026 · 37:02
Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Hubei Daye, Daye

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:21.78, 3000 m steeplechase 10:31.93, 2026 season best 36:57 (Mar 22, 2026, Shanghai (CHN)) · Last competition: Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Hubei Daye, Daye, May 3, 2026, 37:02 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mShanghai 2022China 800 m all-time list2:09.331,002 pts–
1500mShanghai 2022China 1500 m all-time list4:21.781,037 pts–
5000mRizhao 2023China 5000 m all-time list17:14.25918 pts–
SemiShanghai 2024China Half Marathon all-time list1:16:261,002 pts–
3000mStHangzhou 2024China 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:31.931,020 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorTianjin 20244:25.461,029 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 36:57–Mar 22, 2026Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Shanghai Jing'an
2026Semi 1:16:45–Mar 15, 2026Shanghai Half Marathon
202510Kilometr 35:48–Oct 26, 2025Shanghai 10K Elite Race
2025Semi 1:24:11–Aug 31, 2025Harbin Marathon - Half Marathon, Harbin
2024800m Indoor2:17.62–Mar 16, 2024National Indoor Grand Prix 4
2024800m-short-track Indoor2:17.62–Mar 16, 2024National Indoor Grand Prix 4
20241500m 4:25.33–Jun 1, 2024National Athletics Grand Prix 6, Olympic Sports Center, Huangshi
20241500m-short-track Indoor4:25.46–Mar 30, 2024Chinese Indoor Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Cao Zhang's 1500 m personal best is 4:21.78, set on Apr 17, 2022 in Shanghai (CHN).

Cao Zhang competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 36:57, set on Mar 22, 2026 in Shanghai (CHN). Last competition: Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Hubei Daye, Daye on May 3, 2026, 37:02.